SAA introduces Airbus A330-300 on two routes

South African Airways (SAA) has introduced its new Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft on the three-times weekly route between Washington, DC Dulles International Airport and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport via Dakar, Senegal.

The aircraft has the capacity for a total of 249 passengers, with 46 seats in Premium Business Class and 203 seats in Economy Class. SAA has also introduced an upgraded Premium Business Class product offering staggered seating in a 1-2-1 configuration, providing every passenger with the convenience of direct aisle access. For Economy Class customers, newly designed slimline seats are featured in a 2-4-2 configuration

“We are excited to introduce the Airbus A330-300 on the Washington, DC route to offer our customers a new and innovative Premium Business Class product and a spacious and enhanced Economy Class cabin,” said Todd Neuman, executive vice president, the Americas for South African Airways. “The A330-300 has strong passenger appeal, which will enable SAA to continue providing a high-quality customer experience and the world-class service that has earned us the Skytrax 4-star rating for 14 consecutive years.”